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Columbus, Nebraska

02/19/2024

02/23/2024
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Attorney – Senior Legal Instructor

John Wiehn is an Attorney and Senior Legal Instructor with Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training. John has been training law enforcement officers for over a decade; he is committed to increasing officers’ safety through their understanding of case law and its real-world application. John’s profe ... Read more...

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5

MB

Department of Veterans Affairs
California

Great instruction, good pace. Highly recommended for new officers and as a review for experienced officers.

5

JV

SDPD
California

Great class! Couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. having knowledge of both the LE side and court procedures side, makes the class highly desirable.

5

J Gunther

Cherry Hills Village PD
Colorado

Excellent review, this class was very relevant especially now that we have a K9 officer. Keep up the excellent work. Thank you.

5

CD

Outstanding training.

5

Mark Williams

Utica Police Department
New York

I truly enjoyed your searching cars and occupants course. Nice review of the police academy training I received with the latest case law.

5

LM

Laredo Police Department
Texas

I really enjoyed your way of teaching using humor and visual aids. Your way of teaching was very captivating and very different (In a good way) from other instructors. Thank you.

5

JJ

Webb County Pct 3.
Texas

Awesome Instructor, Great Learning Experience, And Lots Of Valuable Information!

5

AF

TX

Great course! Keeps the class interesting and a awesome instructor!

5

AM

Wilson county sheriff’s office
TN

Great instructor, one of the best seminars I’ve participated in, kept me engaged and gave enough time for note taking!

5

Kelsie Hickey

CAL FIRE
CA

Clear and concise, to the point, good pace and engaged with group.

5

Tyler Byles

Lincolnton Police Department

Keeps the class engaged by presenting material in a fun and entertaining manner!

5

ZD

JCSO
NC

Great info. Enjoyed the class.

5

JM

CDCR ISU
California

Material was current and presented well. I really liked the visual aids in understanding what is being presented.

5

JC

Ozark Pd
MO

Great instructor, very knowledgeable!

5

MD

Broadmoor PD
California

John is an excellent instructor who breaks down the information very simply and makes it easy for everyone to understand how it’s going to apply in the field. John always does an excellent job on the webinars!

5

LA

Extremely knowledgeable and enjoyable lecturer. Great course!

5

Allen

Lincolnton Police Dept

John is super knowledgeable and keeps class interesting. Gives relatable examples.

5

LM

California Highway Patrol
CA

Super informative and engaging.

5

Raul Castro

San Bernardino County Probation
CA

Excellent training! Very clear and easy to understand

5

Larry Pearson

Loving County Sheriff’s Office - Texas
Texas

Outstanding resource and thank you for providing this training.

5

DRM

North Dakota

Great info and useful refresher!

5

SK

Haysville Police Department
Kansas

Really great down to earth presentation! Expertise was easily seen!

5

Robert Alvarez

CHP
CA

Great instructor. Did a fantastic job articulating case law and how to apply them in real world situations.

5

ZS

Mobile Police Department
Alabama

Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I am super excited to get in on another class.

5

Chris

Colorado

Great instructor with lots of knowledge and energy to keep the class very engaging.

5

K Lauppe

TX

Great Instructor, entertaining and highly knowledgeable.

5

Steven

Washington

Very knowledgeable

5

AH

Good job! The humor kept me super enu

5

Walker

SC

Awesome instructor!

5

N. Adams

Milford PD
Michigan

Great instructor. Made the material interesting

5

A Rahim

Alexandria PD
Virginia

Great instructor , very well composed great

5

Greg Table

Elizabeth PD
NJ

Well delivered information backed by case law and examples. Engagement with audience was great

5

TG

Ozark PD
MO

Great entry level search and seizure.

5

S.Ecret

Cherryvale Police Department
KS

John was an absolute gem and made legalese enjoyable to learn and brought all the energy one needed for an all encompassing class!

5

R Pabon

MD

Outstanding instructor, engaging, dynamic and knowledgeable

5

KP

NY

Awesome job in webinars , very on point and clear

5

AE

West Wendover PD
Nevada

Great Instructor!

5

DD

Texas A&M University Police Department
Texas

Very well informed on the context he presents. Provides lots of examples and does great answering any questions.

5

MNM

Irving PD
Texas

Great instructor who was very knowledgeable regarding case law essential for daily patrol activities as well as investigation.

5

Alan Raber

Stark Co Sheriff’s Office
OH

John was super knowledgeable and presented the material in a very energetic and entertaining manne

5

TP

This was one of the best classes I have ever taken. The amount of knowledge he brings to the table was next level good. I hope I get to attend some more classes he gives.

5

B Dalton

Ohio

Great class, very articulate and humorous

5

Allison Williams

Fort Bend ISD PD
Texas

This is the most in depth training that I have ever received on Duty to Intervene. At the end of the training there was no question on if, when, why, or how you should Intervene. Videos and presentation was immaculate.

5

C. Chin

Forest Park
IL

Great block of instruction on Search and Seizure. Not only is the material current and applicable, but John is an excellent instructor, keeping the class engaged, especially to a bunch of cops. His knowledge of case law is on par with Dale Anderson for any of the IL cops who've attended his classes. Would definitely recommend attending the class.

5

GO

IL

John was very engaging, with a great balance of humor and knowledge. The explanation of case law tied everything together. I would highly recommend this training for all supervisors!

5

Ken Keating

DuPage Co SAO
IL

Excellent presentation. John has great energy that keeps one’s attention. I really appreciate the fact that the course integrated Illinois statutes even though John is from out of state. I would highly recommend this course. Ken Keating - 37 years of law enforcement experience.

5

Freddy V.

Brookfield PD
ILLINOIS

Recently attended the IL Search & Seizure Class. The material is new, fresh, and incredibly detailed. John's knowledge for the subject matter and his ability to present this class a must for any officer at any stage of there life.

5

Det. North

DGPD
Illinois

John was excellent. Informative, engaging, and entertaining. Thank you for a great class.

5

BJM

DuPage County SAO
ILLINOIS

John's teaching abilities have clearly made a positive impact. His instruction is top-notch and provides a wealth of knowledge. It's evident that John is passionate about sharing his expertise. Students are fortunate to have such a dedicated and effective instructor. Keep up the fantastic work, John!

5

Jc

Palos hills pd
Illinois

Great class, very informative. The instructor kept the subject matter interesting with his presentation style.

5

M kmiecik

Elmwood park police department
Illinois

Instructor does a great job of using simple situations to explain search issues that officers find themselves in

5

Giuseppe Capece

IL

Great instructor very informative description of cases to the point

5

Mark A

Elmwood Park Police
Illinois

Great course that exemplifies the experience and knowledge of the instructor. a worth while course for agencies.

5

Ken Keating

DuPage Co SAO
IL

Excellent presentation. John has great energy that keeps one’s attention. I really appreciate the fact that the course integrated Illinois statutes even though John is from out of state. I would highly recommend this course. Ken Keating - 37 years of law enforcement experience.

5

DM

Bridgeview PD
Illinois

Great presentation. Very good examples in regards to applying legal standards in decision making and report writing.

5

DR

Elmwood park pd
Illinois

Outstanding knowledge of law and applying it. Thank you

5

Det Joe Giovenco

Elmwood Park PD

Class was excellent. Great presentation of topics and concept. Highly recommended.

5

Dominick Corsiglia

Bloomingdale Police Department
IL

Extremely engaging and knowledgeable presenter. Would love to have him teach my agency!

5

DG

CPSO

Awesome class! Great information and John really came with the energy! Highly recommend!

5

K. LaFauci

CPSO
Louisiana

Awesome instructor. Learned the most from these classes!

5

SB

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
LA

Excellent instructor and very entertaining.

5

A. Pierrotti

Calcasieu Sheriff’s Office
Louisiana

Both classes are great. Definitely learned a lot about report writing and search and seizure.

5

Nv

CPSO
La

Good beginner class to get the basics of report writing

5

CJ

Calcasieu parish sheriff office

Amazing class

5

M.Anderson

Sulphur Police department
Louisiana

The material taught in blue to gold was easy to understand. The instructor made the class very interesting. Overall a great job!

5

DDM

John did a great job. His energy level was on 🔥

5

Blake

Cameron
LA

Great class. Very informative.

5

Bd

Very informative class,

5

JT

Vinton Police
Louisiana

Informative and fun, made all the points validated and made the class interesting

5

Njm

La

Class was informative and easy to follow along.

5

KB

Lousiana

Great class! Very informative and I will use some of these tactics to further my career!!

5

Randy Langley

Cameron SO
Louisiana

John did very well in explaining every aspect when it comes to report writing and the reasons why you should write them on a certain manner. Very informative and would take another class like this again.

5

Jtw

CPSO
Louisiana

Very informative and made it actively fun not only with the videos but also his personality during the instructional period

5

MT

CPSO
Louisiana

This was my second class with John Wiehn and it was just as fun and informative as the first time around. John’s teaching style is unmatched. I definitely recommend attending a course taught by him!

5

Shreeve

La

Class was very informative

5

JM

Calcasieu Parish
Louisiana

Great Class. Relevant information for day to day job.

5

CLC

Calcasieu Parish SO
Louisiana

Very informative. Think this class should be taught in the police academy as well

5

Jeremy G

Calcasieu Parish Sherrif's Office
La.

Instructor was well versed in material and was engaging while presenting it

5

SJ

LA

Instructor kept the material interesting. Learned aqqqqqq

5

Amber Hamorski

Calcasieu parish sheriffs office
Louisiana

Awesome class full of information

5

Cf

CPSO

Kept engaged with class. Was enjoyable.

5

JB

CPSO
La

Really enjoyed both the Bulletproof report writing class and Search and seizure. John kept it interested and engaging.

5

W. Young

Calcasieu Parish SO
La

Instructor presented information with great detail and good humor. Easy to follow and understand.

5

EC

Calcasieu Parish sheriff’s office
Louisiana

Very knowledgeable and entertaining

5

CB

Cpso
Louisiana

Well articulated and entertaining course. Engaging speaker. Relevant information

5

Katilynn Kirkwood

Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office
LA

Engaging, knowledgeable

5

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louisiana

great professor

5

Dylan Dowling

Dewey Beach Police Department

All three courses were very informative. John related it well to our state and how it would affect us. He kept the class engaged and was very knowledgeable. John answered all of our questions and allowed the class to feed off each other. I would recommend to any officer.

5

James Rieley

Dewey Beach PD
DE

I attended 3 day course, which included Advanced Search and Seizure, Advanced Traffic Stops and Bulletproof Report Writing. All three classes were very informative and well taught. Mr. Weihn was very knowledgeable on all topics!

5

Dylan Dowling

Dewey Beach Police Department

All three courses were very informative. John related it well to our state and how it would affect us. He kept the class engaged and was very knowledgeable. John answered all of our questions and allowed the class to feed off each other. I would recommend to any officer.

5

H

DE

Probably the best training I have attended in my career. Much more informative and applicable than classes taught in the academy.

5

CSB

Dewey Beach Police
Delaware

The class was very engaging, he was able to keep the class moving and the material enjoyable.

5

Jared Boesenberg

SMYRNA PD
Delaware

Good class with a lot of good information.

5

IM

SPD
Delaware

Very intricate and detailed. The law courses that should be taught to all cops. this is information that will solidify your cases, keep you out of court or even jail.

5

JD

Delaware

I found that the course will help me write more consice and readable reports which will likely lead to more convictions. John was a very energetic instructor and I enjoyed his method of teaching.

5

Ryan S

New Castle County
Delaware

Only did the report writing course and it was very informative and he kept the class involved. would recommend and take more classes if offered

5

MW

Lakewood PD
CO

John did an awesome job instructing during the Cops and Cameras training! Entertaining and very insightful.

5

Jorden

AST

Great stuff

5

Christopher Bumgarner

Dover Police
DE

Excellent instruction. I found the class to be very informative and useful for officers of all levels.

5

NR

GRPD
AZ

Great course would do it again

5

AT

Arizona

John is a fantastic instructor and keeps the class engaged. He clearly articulates and bridges the gap from legal jargon to cop work.

5

JC

Arizona

I just wanted to give a shout-out to John for being so awesome and taking the time to reply to my email with such valuable information. His input was super helpful, and I really appreciate it. Thanks a bunch, John!

5

SM

North Richland Hills PD
TX

In 18 years of law enforcement, I have been through a few classes. As an instructor, I have also taught a few. John is a first class instructor. The content was informative, and applicable to the laws of our state. John is definitely an expert in his field. From the newest Officer, to the oldest, all of us came away better informed and capable to do our jobs better.

5

TAB

NRHPD
Tx

Great training. Essential for police work.

5

AWB

Texas

Outstanding class. Thoroughly enjoyed the content and feel better prepared/informed with respect to S&S. Already signed up for more Blue to Gold Training.

5

Dustin Black

NRHPD
Texas

Great class! Provided supporting case law and information to explain each aspect.

5

Brent Wright

North Richland Hill
Trxas

Felt the material is beneficial and explained in a way that simplified the justifications

5

KJ

NRHPD
Texas

A lot of valuable information in this class. Very informative and easily understood

5

Amy

Great training, interactive and learned a lot in a way that is fun.

5

GV

North Richland Hills PD
TX

Great course and great instructor!!!

5

Jesse James

North Richland Hills
TX

Good review of case laws and easy to understand breakdowns.

5

Rafi Cortes

NRHPD
TX

Learned a lot during this class. Very informative! Great class

5

SI

NRHPD
Texas

The class has a ton of great information that is presented well by John in an informative and entertaining way.

5

Chris Cranford

NRHPD
TX

Great course and great content for Advanced Search and Seizure. John kept the material interesting and relevant for every officer on the street.

5

ERV

North richland hills pd

Great information. Great way to present the information and encouraging questions and debate.

5

CG

NRHPD
Texas

Excellent instructor. Very informative and interacts great with the class.

5

Rodney

North Richland Hills

Great energy, keeps class interesting.

5

Charles “Duane” Ford

North Richland Hills PD
TX

Great instruction. Great content and John made material fun and interesting.

5

Robert McEachran

North Richland Hills
TX

Great class! Good discussions and presenting in a very interesting way.

5

Kaytee

Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office

Fun and informative class!

5

KA

DPD
CO

Phenomenal class! I highly recommend this class for all law enforcement officers, regardless of their rank. John was a really engaging instructor and did an amazing job.

5

Stephanie Breese

CO

Great energy. Good content!

5

Mark Smeltz

Irving Police Department
Texas

I had the pleasure of attending John’s bullett proof report writing class. It was outstanding. He made the learning process enjoyable. I felt confident leaving class knowing what is needed to submit an excellent, articulate report. I highly recommend attending John’s class.

5

Chrysta James

Denton County Sheriff's Office
Texas

I learned so much! I can't wait to pass on the info to my shift.

5

C.Hernandez

Parlier pd
Ca

Great class with alot of useful information. Instruction goes with what you are learning and makes you think throughout the class.

5

MB

Bakersfield PD
California

Expanded on basic and in-depth knowledge useful for all levels of law enforcement. John did an amazing job on this Advanced Search and Seizure class! Humbled to have been a part of his class.

5

Jacob Torres

Fresno PD
CA

I thought it was a great case. It was informative to see what prosecutors tend to look for in reports. Learning different ways to format reports was also beneficial.

5

S. Lee

Firebaugh PD
Ca

Great course! John was very informative and kept the course entertaining throughout. I would love to attending future course with Blue to Gold!

5

Tyler Verburg

Fresno PD
CA

Great class. Not only a refresher for the basics that are necessary for police work, but also expanded knowledge for what we are capable and not capable of searching.

5

LJ

Fresno PD
CA

John did a great presentation teaching Advanced Search and Seizure. The class was interactive and fun. A must take course for any LEO!

5

J. TOWNSEND

US Dept of Veteran Affairs
CA

Excellent instructor and method of presentation. The curriculum is fluid informative, applicable and current. The training is well designed and cultivates student confidence for the field.

5

JC

Great content, clearly presented!

5
Wichita Falls PD

Very informative, helpful information.

5

MBO

WFPD
TX

Awesome course, definetly have a better understanding on curtilage

5

Very knowledgeable, and entertaining. Great class

5

Leland Williams

IOWA

Great class, with lots of valuable information

5

EZ

Prosper
TX

I have attended three classes with John (report writing, mastering search and seizure and search warrants. He is a great instructor who keeps the class engaged and he has recently taken time to help review our inventory policy, which was very helpful! Blue to gold is the gold standard of law enforcement training.

5

Zach

Albuquerque PD

John is very knowledgeable. Every question and hypothetical we could think of he gave us an in depth answer supported by case law. I have learned so much and really enjoyed picking his brain. This training is a must for all agencies .

5

B

Albuquerque PD
New Mexico

Good class for law enforcement. If you are becoming a detective it’s a great refresher on search and seizure. Instructor makes class interesting and engaging.

5

I highly recommend this course. This instructor knows his material and has the expertise. Also knowledge is power.

5

T. Novicki

APD

John is an extremely engaging instructor that finds way to make a very bland subject manner interesting and memorable in such a way that helps retain the information divulged

5

ML

Came for the case law traing, stayed for the dad jokes.

5

Karla

Farmers Branch Police Department
Texas

It was apparent that John was very knowledgeable on the material covered in class. He explained things well and was passionate about the material. 10/10 do recommend!

5

ML

John is a great instructor. He teaches with enthusiasm and makes the class engaging

5

J. Mcdonald

Very well spoken and knowledgeable on the topic. Was able to keep the attention of the room. Very enthusiastic.

5

Great class. Keeps me engaged and learning. Happy to known more about law enforcement.

5

Steve

Texas

This was an excellent training course. The Blue to Gold training courses that we took were very informative a John Wiehn was an outstanding instructor. Recommended highly as a training provider.

5

S Roten

Garland City Marshal’s Office
Texas

We had John out to teach Mastering Search and Seizure and Advanced Search Warrants. John did an outstanding job teaching and the material was excellent. This training curriculum should be required for all peace officers.

5
TABC
Texas

Outstanding course. Great instructor with a wealth of knowledge.

5

Eddie Veracruz

Celina PD
TX

John did a great job of covering the course content and utilizing video breakdowns to drive home the lesson. Overall a great refresher for those who have attended other B2G courses.

5

Eric Zimmerman

Prosper
TX

I have taken Bulletproof Report Writing and Mastering Search and Seizure with John. His mastery of search and seizure and his presentation style makes for a highly effective learning environment.

5

William Reilly

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office
TX

As always, it does without saying. This training is tier 1 in all aspects. From the material, to q&a, professional knowledge, and engaging.

5

HG

Texas

Outstanding update on case law and best practices.

5

JW

South Carolina

I had the pleasure of being taught by John from Blue to Gold during a recent training session held in Greer, South Carolina. He covered several critical topics, including Report Writing, Search and Seizure, and Courtroom Testimony. John's extensive knowledge and expertise were evident throughout the course. I particularly enjoyed his sessions on courtroom testimony, which were enriched with new material from a recent national court case, providing us with up-to-date and relevant insights. What truly stood out was John's dedication to the officers in the class. He was always willing to take the time to answer questions, even those that were off-topic, ensuring that we fully understood the subject matter. His approachable demeanor and willingness to go the extra mile made the learning experience both informative and enjoyable. Overall, John's teaching was exceptional, and I highly recommend Blue to Gold’s training sessions to any law enforcement officer looking to deepen their understanding of the law and strengthen their career skills.

5

Randy berry

Cramerton police department
Nc

Both of the classes that I took were very informative. John is a great instructor! I'm looking forward to attending classes in the future.

5

Kgr

Sc

John did a fantastic job covering courtroom testimony. The case included in the instructional material was spot on and backed up many of the bullet points within his slides. I would attend another one of his classes!!

5

KB

Enumclaw PD
Washington

John Wiehn is a great instructor. This was one of the best courses I’ve taken as a LEO. It was informative and very relevant. Instead of putting us to sleep with PowerPoint, John was able to keep it lively and interactive. I really liked how he taught the Federal Law and the State Law. I look forward to taking another course taught by John

5

AA

PPD
WA

Excellent training. Subject matter expert. Engaging three days of classes. Would definitely recommend.

5

TN

WA

I took Advanced Search and Seizure and Advanced Traffic Stops with John. As we all know, Washington state is very restrictive with police affairs. John dove deep into case law to provide Officers with more tools, and dispel commonly accepted beliefs regarding WA laws. And he did so in a fun and captivating manner. You can tell that John is knowledgeable and passionate about his job. Every self-respected LEO needs to take these courses — even the salty vets who may think they know it all. Thanks again John. I look forward to your next class in WA.

5

CD

WA

Great class! So much useful information!

5

JC

Jupiter PD
Florida

Search and seizure was an excellent class. John was extremely knowledgeable and he kept it interesting. I would recommend this class to anyone who wants to expand their knowledge.

5

CK

I enjoy all Blue to Gold trainings I have taken. Switching from one circuit to another can be confusing, this class helps me understand Search and Seizure as it applies to federal law, not just common practice.

5
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office

Outstanding training. Everything was well organized, and John is extremely knowledgeable. I feel much more prepared to do my job. I recommend the courses to all of my colleagues.

5
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

Very well spoken. Very informative class.

5

David

Petal Police Department
Mississippi

You can definitely tell John knows his stuff. I thoroughly enjoy his training videos. I always take away something from them, whether it be new knowledge or a refresher. Very appreciative of him sharing his knowledge, as well as the whole Blue to Gold staff.

5

John Stimatze

Gardner Police Dept.
Ks

Instructor was very knowledgeable and made a known boring subject of case law very interesting and extremely educational. Kept the class engaged and was able to connect on an LEO level due to his prior LEO experience. It was surprisingly top notch and educational training that I expected to be outright boring.

5

D.K

Kansas

Every officer should attend this class prior to being released from FTO. The knowledge gained from this class is invaluable.

5

Chad Clary

Doniphan County Sheriffs Department
Kansas

John is a great instructor. He is very knowledgeable in the subject matter of search and seizure law. He also keeps everyone engaged in his training style

5

SP

I highly highly recommend these courses. 4th amendment is a very highly debated issue. John does a great job breaking it down so we as officers can be as safe as possible. Any and all LEO needs to take these courses.

5

Dan

Great instructor.

5

SB

CO

This guy is almost funnier than bandiero! Very educational, presented in an easy to digest hour of fun! Absolutely fantastic.

5

Oz

Encore Wire Security
Texas

Exceptional training, detailed oriented, insightful and interactive. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

5

Cosimo Tripoli

Hillside PD (Union County)
New Jersey

Great speaker, well prepared and knowledgeable, keeps you attentive, communicates clearly and is lively.

5

Daniel Hood

SC

Great energy. Very knowledgeable and kept the class engaged.

5

FS

California

Mr. Wiehn is an engaging and knowledgeable instructor, and he is an invaluable asset to Blue to Gold.

5

MR

Alabama

Blue To Gold provides solid training for proactive policing!

5

JN

Schaumburg PD
IL

Excellent presentation. Clear and concise information provided.

5

YS

Parmer County Sheriffs Office
Texas

Great instructor

5

JWH

TN

Great webinar with practical applications to current legal standards. The material and case law was very helpful.

5

David Ripley

Imperial P.D.
Nebraska

Great information and extremely well presented.

5
Felicity police department
Oh

Good speaker made it worthwhile watching good speaker

5

Kelly

CA

Just finished Terry Stops and Pat Downs. Great presentation. Instructor has great energy. Very knowledgeable and articulate.

5

TB

Alaska

I am an applicant to Alaska State Troopers. A trooper that I did a ride along suggested Blue to Gold to me for some studying preacademy. I feel Instructor Wiehn is very good at what he does and explaining things. good job Thank you.

5

F. King

Great class, kept everyone well engaged with high energy and great articulation procedures for pat downs and terry stops.

5

CB

CA

Extremely valuable information provided by John!

5

JP

Henderson PD
Ne

Great info, John does a great job explaining stops and pats. Definitely a refresher for us old guys.

5

Pat

Roswell Police Department
New Mexico

Amazing information and well delivered

5

Rashad

Greenville County Sheriff’s Office
SC

Very informative instructor. Gave great information and articulated in an easy to understand way.

5

JO

Great instructor and provided useful info. No wasted time in his presentation

5

RC

San Bernardino County Probation
California

Good stuff, short and sweet, great enthusiasm to keep us engaged.

5

Brian Lindsey

Los Angeles County Probation Department
CA

Just took the Terry Stops and Patdowns webinar. Excellent presentation. Great information provided.

5

JJ

Wisconsin

Very knowledgeable and engaging instructor. Explains subject matter very well

5

VH

MS

Fantastic course! Great instructor. I appreciate the real life scenario discussions

5

AW

KS

John's Terry Stops and Pat down class was fantastic! His classes are always energetic and informative!

5

Sergeant Anthony Smith

Courtdale Borough PD
PA

Awesome!!

5

Jim Auer

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Missouri

Great instructor, very knowledgeable

5

Merck

Westminster
Sc

Very good job

5

CDP

City of Bethlehem
PA

Did a great job, great speaker and kept my attention

5

Art DROZ

LASD Calif
Calif

Outstanding presentation on SITA. I’ve been on the job for 50 plus years and an attorney. I enjoyed the presentation. Picked up some good points. Excellent review

5

H. Barragan

AZ

Partner of mine took one of his search and seizure classes and gave raving reviews on it!! He couldn’t stop talking about the class! Saw he was teaching a webinar the same week and signed up! No regrets! Great instructor great energy and great information!!! Thank you!!!

5

Jim Auer

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Missouri

Great instructor, really knows what he is talking about.

5

Johnnie Keyes

Morton PD
Mississippi

Learned a lot from you tonight and some of the things we doing is not right. So I see the can and can’t now

5

Jm

Westminster
Sc

I think you did a great job. Easy to follow and understand.

5

Deputy Hagans

Lasd
CA

The webinar had great case law and easy to understand references. I loved it

5

CO

Blue Raven Protective Services
VA

Great instructor and very informative!!!

5

IJS

Indiana

Incredible instructor, it would be worth the money to hear him speak.

5

D. Flanagan

Bisbee PD
Az

Good classes. Instructor high energy, positive and engaging. Only recommendation is do intros of students, name tag on desk. This assists with students engaging with each other and collaboration of depts. Good classes

5

Cjm

Graham County SO
Arizona

Excellent information to help make one’s reports better and lead to a conviction and avoid questions about details of the incident.

5

Mark Galipeau

The class was awesome. It was obvious to me as I was taking the test how much of the information I retained. John did an excellent job presenting the material. I have already spoke with Erahan about bring John back April 2024 for a week to present the report writing class. I also really liked the format of the class as well as the testing procedure. Great Job!

5

Matthew Thomas

John was my instructor and he presented a lot of good information to the class. John made sure we understood what h e was talking about before moving on. If we did not understand how he answered the question, he would do make sure he gave us an answer we understood.

5

F. Larios

Yakima Police Department
WA

Informative training that offers numerous resource post training for Officers. I recommend this for new and veteran officers. Also, for prosecutor's, too.

5

NJ

WA

Charismatic, entertaining and most importantly very enthusiastic about his teaching material 10/10

5

NG

Yakima Police
Wa

Great class with lots of great/valuable information.

5

A. R.

Oregon

John was super knowledgeable on case law and state specific laws regarding search and seizure. His explanations and scenario based questions really solidified the content taught throughout the course.

5

CM

Instructor was very educational and kept the class entertaining. Great at keeping the class engaged. Highly recommend.

5

MJW

Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office
Oregon

Great class, great information. Instructor kept us involved and interested.

5

RG

I attended the advanced search and seizure course with John Wiehn. He did a great job explaining different case laws to us and making sure we had an understanding of everything he was teaching us. Every law enforcement professional should take this course. We are all one call away from being case law ourselves and this course will protect you from that. Even though John is an attorney he keeps the class interesting and encourages questions as he was a cop himself not that long ago.

5

C. K.

Colorado

The training was extremely insightful. John took a complex subject and explained it in a common-sense manner.

5

U. D.

Florida

I took the 4-day session including Search & Seizure, Traffic Stops/Searches, Search Warrants, and Interviews & Interrogations, and I honestly was not prepared for how much I had to learn. Being in law enforcement for 10 years and still having so many questions makes me wish I had access to or knew about this training earlier on, however I am grateful that I had the chance to take these courses! The topics are clear and relevant, the instructor (John) was relatable, funny, and extremely knowledgeable, and he was able to answer any outstanding questions I had. I am much more confident in these areas and have a greater understanding of the legal responsibilities I have in this profession and am very grateful that this training is available! VERY highly recommended!

5

Weston Doughty

La Plata acounty
Colorado

Advanced Traffic Stops This course had great content and a breakdown of legal theories. The case law references were applicable and backed the topics covered. Our instructor, John, is very knowledgeable and entertaining.

5

Mark Beluscak

Arapahoe Community College Law Enforcement Academy
Colorado

Advanced criminal investigations, as part of my job I evaluate curriculum and instructional materials, this is a nearly flawless way to present this, John Wiehn has mastered the art of edutainment.

5

Raul Trujillo

Texas

Wiehn was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all questions in depth. Would highly recommend taking his classes!

5

J McConnell

Pueblo County Sheriff Office
Colorado

I really enjoyed what the class had to offer. The report writing classes I’ve had are no more than 2 hours long and this was really in-depth. This class also explained the legality side of how your report can cause you to have a hard day in court. I learned a ton and hope to share everything I learned with my agency and fellow Deputies. John was also very knowledgeable and made a report writing class entertaining! I would recommend the classes and knowledge Blue to Gold has to offer to every agency in the U.S.!

5

C. N.

Arizona

John Wiehn is extremely knowledgeable and makes the course content easy to digest and understand. Kept my attention during the whole day.

5

T. B.

AJPD
Arizona

Really enjoyed this class! Very valuable information. I am excited to head back to my own agency and inform other officers of what I have learned! John is a phenomenal instructor! He taught my academy search and seizure, I am thankful I was allowed to come back for another class!

5

Mark L.

Advanced Search and Seizure Valuable information and presented in such an efficient manner to really teach Case Law. The instructor John Wiehn understand, informs, and presents materials in an engaging manner to really keep Officer’s informed and out of trouble. Really appreciate the course will be taking future courses!

5

AW

Academy Instructor

Very helpful … learned Many case laws that are relevant. Excellent teaching style , kept the interest of the class

5

Keith Soustek

CBI

Class was fantastic. Tons of valuable information. Instructor was great. He knew his stuff and his delivery was amazing. Educational and entertaining at the same time. I will look into more Blue to Gold classes for sure.

5

JP

Colorado State Patrol

Best search and seizure class attended in 17 years. Well done, instructor was engaging, passionate, and humorous.

5

Keith Shelton

MCSO

John has great energy, shows excited passion and smart instructor.

5

DD

Search and Seizure course with John Wiehn was excellent! Relevant information that improved my understanding and will help me better articulate my actions in my reports and testimony in court. Highly recommend this course.

5

Nicholas Delperdang

KHP
Kansas

Very good training, very informational and good presentation. John is a very knowledgeable individual and great presenter. Kept my attention and was able to answer all questions. Would highly recommend this class and this presenter to anyone.

5

B. VB.

Kansas Highway Patrol
Kansas

Very informative. I appreciate the instructor's presentation, he held my attention through the potentially dry topic.

5

C. H.

Kansas Highway Patrol
Kansas

The training on search and seizure was very informative. The instructor was very knowledgeable and presented the content well.

5

T. W.

Kansas Highway Patrol
Kansas

Blue to Gold Search and Seizure is an amazing class. Sgt Wiehn is a top notch instructor and is capable of keep the students attention. I learned a lot about search and seizure in the state of Kansas. I will look for more Blue to Gold classes in the future.

5

Steve Snyder

Chatham County Police Department

Took the report writing class presented by Mr. We The instruction was through and relevant.

5

R.S.

Ohio Police Department
Ohio

: I have attended Blue to Gold training in the past and it was excellent. Yesterday, I attended Advanced Criminal Investigations. The instructor was John Wiehn. He was very knowledgeable on the subject. He was entertaining and interactive with the class. I would attend future Blue to Gold trainings and would look for John as the instructor.

Advanced Search & Seizure
Monday, February 19, 2024 | Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Advanced Traffic Stops
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Advanced Criminal Investigations
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Certified Search & Seizure Instructor
Thursday – Friday, February 22-23, 2024 | Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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Advanced Search & Seizure


Our Advanced Search and Seizure training is designed to equip officers with the knowledge and skills they need to independently analyze and solve Fourth Amendment problems, leading to a reduction in lawsuits and the ability to establish good case law. By the end of this course, students will have a solid understanding of when the Fourth Amendment applies, the requirement of consent, recognized exceptions, and the necessity of a warrant for every search or seizure. (Book included with each registration: Search & Seizure Survival Guide)

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5

Mark Baca

Outstanding course. I always learn something every time I tune into Anthony's free webinars or courses. I also took the Advanced Search & Seizure Traffic Stops course live on-line and thought that was great also.

5

Humberto Martinez

i learned a lot. Its about the minor details, especially when it comes to our line of work

5

Lori Every

I was disappointed when the course ended, and surprised how quickly it seemed to move. Every module contained information that improved my knowledge of search and seizure, and I will watch it again. Great instructor

5

Todd Colichia

One of the best instructors I've had in my 12 years of being a LEO!

5

Kenneth Bishop

This training was great. It was presented in a way that makes the information extremely understandable. It also made me rethink the way some things are and have been done at my agency in the past. I'm looking forward to taking this information back to my patrol shift to better prepare them to do their jobs in the future.

5

Bobby Wilson

Love these courses. Have taken the three day course. Excellent information and taught in a simplistic form

5

Joshua Meyer

Had my attention the entire way through. great information that helps to update and refresh the knowledge banks for this career. Highly recommend it to other officers!

5

Marc DeShaies

Very well presented

5

Troy Wylie

Helpful information, very well presented, in manageable portions.

5

Joe Nunez

great job, it was like I was in one of your live classes.

5

R Nikephoros

As a new officer, this course was exactly what I needed (and exactly what my FTO who recommended Blue to Gold described). It helped me put all the pieces I was trained in together and then tested my knowledge against real-world scenarios. Overall, excellent training and very helpful. I am definitely more confident in my work.

5

Jacob Burns

This course has provided many new insights I can add to the toolbelt when conducting a s/s investigation.

5

Dan Hopkins

Very informative class. I enjoyed the laid back feeling from the instructor.

5

Tony Verchio

Thank you for sending this so I could have a very solid review of material that was missed due to the technical difficulties from the Denton, TX Zoom course.

5

Jason Beal

Excellent course. I found it very valuable that you gave examples of both legal and illegal scenarios.

5

Nathan Deherrera

I believe this class is crucial to both the new and veteran officer. The information is provided in an easy to understand method with references you can apply to your duties immediately. I highly recommend this training.

5

Travis Thompson

I loved the way the material was presented in a way that was easy of the "lay-cop" to understand. It was also presented in a way that was easy to remember and apply on scene, in the moment. I consider myself fairly squared away on search and seizure and still considered this class very worth while. So, thank you.

5

Paul Irwin

Great class and very useful. I have taught search and seizure and I enjoyed this class and your books. You are an asset to our profession.

5
Tavita Messenger

The way the class is laid out and all of the "tests" and points for each principle made everything very intuitive. I appreciated all of the examples and specific ways to apply the instruction for officers.

5

Nolan Vanover

Great all around search and seizure information!

5

Michael Stricker

Wonderful and very informative course--it had real life explanations-

5

Ryan Armosino

Great class

5

Officer D. Ripley

Outstanding course

5

Jonathon Wedemeyer

Spectacular class! Great case law, easy to understand, and I enjoyed the best practices added in.

5

Amanda Williams

This course gives the learner a new look on curtilage, consent, warrantless home entries and much more. All around a great and informative course of the Fourth Amendment and how to effectively use the Fourth Amendment in our favor through articulation.

5

Craig Meyer

This was one of the best courses I have ever taken. It should be a must for every cop out there. Anthony made it extremely easy to comprehend the things he was teaching. He took a topic that is usually very dry when taught and made it engaging and enjoyable.

5

Blake E Hollins

As a new supervisor, this course help me gain the knowledge I need to lead my officers

5

Robert Burner

Really good class and easy to understand.

5

Miguel Vasquez

Very informational.

5

Sarah Rowin

I love how you provide specifics in areas that might be a little questionable.

5

TB

This topic is used so often and often misunderstood. The course does a great job clearing that up to do be a better officer. You will leave full of knowledge.

5

I. F.

TX

How often do you encounter curriculum with dated case law and it's presented as the latest and greatest? Not this course, the references here are absolutely relevant and up to date as of Oct 2023. (course was taken 5/24). The course was well presented and clearly articulated the material in a manner such that I could work patrol tonight and put the lessons learned into practice. I'll approach curtilage with a newfound appreciation and always bring my C.R.E.W. With me.

5

Michael

Lubbock ISD PD
TX

I’d recommend this class to all LEOs no matter how long you’ve been on the job. There is something to learn for everyone!

5

RF

Texas

Great course and very informative.

5

Bing

Not Texas

Great information. 12/10 improved routine patrol knowledge. Statue limitations is a hell of a thing

5

BD

Great class!!! Any officer should take this course!

5

ER

Lubbock Police Department
Tx

Great class. Instructor is very knowledgeable and relays the information in ways you can understand and put in practice.

5

AO

TXDPS

Great course! Relevant to our state we work in

5

JT

Lubbock Police Department
TX

Great class

5

JR

Texas DPS

The course was extremely educational and effective.

5

AG

Lubbock PD
TX

Great class and learned a lot. This was an excellent course that every LEO should take.

5

Rocio Gameros

Levelland Police Department
Texas

Great class! Learned a lot of information. Great instructor.

5

MR

TX

Fantastic course

5

A. Ortega

Levelland Police Department
Texas

Great instructor! Explained Case law down to the base

5

EH

Levelland Police Department
Texas

Great for experienced or new officers

5

Zachary Vizcaino

Lubbock Police Department
Texas

Great class. Very informative and an eye opener for those of us who believe “This is how I always do police work” is standing case law.

5

EG

TXDPS
TEXAS

Great course

5

Pb

Great class, learned a lot

5

Matthew Garrow

Colorado

This was a great course- building upon principles which everyday officers are enacting. The knowledge gained clarifies the ability and understanding of the “why” officers do certain things, and the “how” to properly do them; avoiding liability and penalty.

5

Ben Carnes

Colorado

Advanced Search and Seizure training taught by John Wiehn is easily the best SaS training I have ever received. Well done! My first blue to gold training and I will be seeking out more. Thank you!

5
RIPLEY POLICE
Tennessee

Wonderful class great instructor

5
Blue Springs Police
Missouri

Fantastic training with fantastic instructors.

5

Stephanie Quinones

WY

Mr. Biggs recently taught the advanced search and seizure class in Gillette, WY and as a whole I think the common opinion of Mr Biggs was "wow, he can teach, and this class is entertaining, informative, and he's a really cool guy." He gave ample examples, was clearly knowledgeable on the subjects and super thorough. He gained everybody's respect in a matter of minutes and I think from here on out we will all think back to this class and what Mr. Biggs taught us throughout our careers. It is rare to find people who are passionate for what they do and that care and especially who can teach the subject well. You have a great instructor and he needed credit where credits was due!

5

A. P.

WVCPD
Colorado

The presentation was amazing and brought boring case law down to a level that was both fun and educational. To see a Lawyer Skipping around the classroom was top-notch, well done BlueToGold!

5

R. B.

Colorado

This was an excellent class that thoroughly enjoyed. The best part for me was updated case law information, not simply rehashing old examples.

5
Colorado

I attended the 8-hour Advanced Search and Seizure class in person. I have attended a lot of outside training and this class was by far the best class I have ever taken. I learned so much more in this class about search and seizure than I did in the police academy. The instructor was professional, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable. I think every patrol officer should take this course.

5

Joshua David

Colorado

This was a great training that does a good job of breaking down the fundamentals of search and seizure.

5

C. H.

Colorado

I attended the Advanced Search and Seizure one-day class and I believe it is a course that every law enforcement officer should attend for the informative (and fun!) information taught.

5

Mark Beluscak

Colorado

Search and Seizure class. I review a lot of educational programs as part of my job, this was the best way to present this material.

5

C. S.

Colorado

Advanced Search and Seizure is an excellent class that covers fundamental 4th Amendment issues every officer encounters during the course of their work. The class provided an overview that gave me more confidence to navigate the contacts and investigations I face every day.

5

Wes Doughty

Colorado

The Advanced Search and Seizure class The course material provided is superior to all others I have partaken in. The details and concepts applied to the most basic to the most advanced concepts of the course are easy to understand and grasp, as well as entertaining and engaging. I was also very impressed with the instructor's knowledge and ability to get the students engaged and apply humor to make the class interesting.

5

Justin Paxton

Colorado

Search and seizure - Best training I have ever received. This class should be included in all academies. Very clear and concise information from extremely knowledgeable instructors.

5
Golden Police
Colorado

By far the best and most informative legal-based training I’ve attended

5
Colorado

Very good refresher course for veterans and rookies. Answered a ton of questions throughout the course.

5
Colorado

Useful case studies to help teach a training point

5

B. R.

Colorado

Advanced Search and Seizure was very informative. I enjoyed my instructor's energy and knowledge of the subject matter.

5
Colorado

This class opened my eyes to all aspects of search and seizure. This class is recommended to all law enforcement agencies. So much detail and great instructor.

5

J. W.

Golden PD
Colorado

I thoroughly enjoyed the Advanced Search and Seizure. It is helpful to hear how the cases specifically on premises were explained in court. This is a subject that is rarely focused on in annual training but would be one of the most helpful in making quick and sound decisions. John’s enthusiasm made this class enjoyable and engaging throughout.

5

Nick Voth

Colorado Rangers
Colorado

This is the best program about Search & Seizure that I've ever done. Excellent!

5

R. S.

West Virginia

Advanced Search and Seizure. Information was well presented, instructor was knowledgeable and did an excellent job presenting the subject matter.

5
Louisiana

The class was very informative. The instructor was very knowledgeable on search and seizure

5
Louisiana

The course was presented in an easy-to-digest way. Slides and topics were organized and easy to follow and provided good information that can be used going forward. The instructor was knowledgeable regarding USSC case law and explained cases and decisions clearly without creating confusion. The instructor also used video vignettes to help illustrate the points made.

5

Abigale Barks

Sulphur Pd
Louisiana

The class was great! Very educational!

5
Louisiana

Advanced Search & seizure class was very well put together. Appreciate how the instructor relates to the student knowing the common language to explain the law.

5

E. P.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office
Louisiana

I attended the search & seizure class. The instructor was very knowledgeable and answered all questions to the best of his ability. He kept the class engaging and interesting by encouraging conversation. I would highly recommend to anyone in Law Enforcement.

5
Louisiana

Search and Seizure class was full of important information and knowledgeable instructor.

5
CPSO
Louisiana

Advanced search and seizure was well taught, indulged into various topics, and gave time for all questions.

5

Raul Trujillo

Texas

Excellent class, great breakdown of information, instructor highly knowledgeable.

5

E. L.

Texas

Mastering searches and seizures Lots of information and good case law Very informative and the information was understandable

5

G. R.

Tulia Police Department
Texas

I just completed the advanced search and seizure in-person class. It had a lot of good information as well as good case law. I especially liked the fact that case law was used to refer to for certain situations to help better understand. I would highly recommend this training to other Officers.

5

R. B.

Texas

Mastering Search and Seizure Great class

5

C. A.

Tennessee

Incredibly knowledgeable instructor. All information was presented in a logical and comprehensible manner.

5

Tommy McClanahan

Hickman County Sheriff Department
Tennessee

Seizure book. Great class extremely informative!

5
Tennessee

The Advanced Search and Seizure course really opened my eyes to the 4th amendment. The course instructor was very professional and I feel very informed about the content that was displayed to me today.

5

J. M.

Tennessee

Advance Search and Seizure. Very insightful and instructive class. The instructor made it very easy to stay engaged and understand what was being taught. A lot of useful caselaw and information that is never taught.

5

J. V.

Tennessee

Advanced search and seizures takes the basics of what every LEO should know and greatly expands upon it. Great class full of extremely useful info.

5
Tennessee

Advanced search and seizure class. The instructor was very knowledgeable and engaged. Answered all questions. Provided real-life experience. Would definitely recommend this class.

5
Tennessee

The search and seizure class was great. It's nice to know that everything I get in trouble for at my department, I'm legally justified and right.

5

D. A.

Tennessee

Advanced Search And Seizure Course was very informative! I believe that it gives a great insight as to why we do things a certain way in this profession. I believe it gives the recipients of the training knowledge to take back to their department and use in everyday encounters with the public!! Great Course!

5

A. G.

Tennessee

The training was very helpful! I have a better understanding of Search and Seizure.

5

J. F.

Murfreesboro Police Dept
Tennessee

Advanced Search and Seizure……. Excellent Excellent Instructor….. Extremely entertaining, funny, and knowledgeable

5
Gallatin Police Dept
Tennessee

Advance Search and Seizure - a great class to get current information about what's going on with current standards regarding applicable laws and regulations. The speaker is upbeat and very engaging!! Highly recommend it to others to take!!!

5

P. R.

Colorado

Awesome training. Engaging and informative the instructor was fantastic in engaging the class and making the topic relatable

5

I. O.

Colorado

The training was great, and helped me further understand what a search and seizure is. Recommend officers with a minimum of a year of experience to attend.

5
Golden PD
Colorado

This is one of the best if not the best and most entertaining search and seizure classes I have attended through the years. Makes me want to look at other training courses that are offered.

5

J McConnell

Pueblo County Sheriff Office
Colorado

The class is very informative and something all law enforcement agencies should have. I would prefer the class be expanded to maybe two days so a lot more discussion could happen and more information broke down. Overall would recommend the class to any LE officer.

5

N. G.

Colorado

Great class. Refines case law into understandable patterns that can be easily applied. Gives the ability the think through the sequences of events to dictate the correct course of action.

5

Guy Garner

Golden PD
Colorado

I enjoyed the class and the instructor. The class was a really good refresher and provided some really good newer case law. The instructor was knowledgeable, and a really good presenter, and and felt like the humor and facts facts were on point

5
Colorado

The Advanced Search and Seizure class was by far the best course I've taken related to legal theories and the rule of law. The instructor was passionate, informative, and entertaining, but also delivered his material in an easy-to-follow manner.

5
Colorado

Attended the Search and Seizure class in Brighton, CO. This is hands down the best legal training I’ve gotten in 15+ years on Law Enforcement. I feel veteran officers would benefit greatly, as I have, by attending this class.

5

Ryan Thomeczek

Fort Lupton PD
Colorado

Advanced Search and Seizure: the course and instructor were excellent. I’m a self-proclaimed 4th Amendment nerd and place a high value on protecting peoples’ rights. This class gave me a better understanding of some case law I did not have confidence in. In this profession, you need to know the “why” behind your action or inaction and if you are unsure about where your legal authority begins and ends, I recommend this course. Do not trust the old-timers in your agency that have been around for decades. Know current case law and trust yourself and your education. This course is awesome.

5
Colorado

Extremely helpful for a new officer like myself. Provided a lot of clarity for discussions had during the academy.

5
Colorado

Great class eye-opening with the scenarios and case law presented

5
Colorado

The Search and Seizure class was great! It helped fine-tune my understanding of the 4th amendment. The information was easy to understand and will be helpful as I continue through my career.

5
Glendale PD
Colorado

I completed the Advance Search and Seizure online training. I enjoyed the course, and learned a lot of helpful tips. The course was informative and provided a lot of real world examples and explanations. I would recommend this course and instructor to others in my department.

5
Colorado

Advanced Search and Seizure Class was great! As a new officer, it helped solidify concepts I was taught, taught me new ways to approach problems, taught me concepts and case law I had never heard of and made me feel like a better asset to my agency.

5

R. S.

Arizona

Overall great information regarding search and seizure. Very informational

5

B. H.

Arizona

Loved the PowerPoint points and how detailed they were, and how easy to break them down for a basic officer

5
Arizona

Great information. Instructor was very knowledgeable of cases and how to apply them to the job.

5

C. M.

Arizona

I really enjoyed this course! There was a lot of helpful informations and explanation of cases. I’m really glad I attended.

5

R. W.

Scottsdale PD
Arizona

Great case law with great conversation about how the cases were handled and could have been handled better

5

C. G.

Arizona

The class is very educational and definitely a great knowledge of wealth in the instructor.

5
Arizona

Highly recommend for all cops! Examples given are great and can be applied to all aspects of our profession.

5

Valentine Costalez Jr

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
Arizona

Great course, very good examples, and the instructor was very knowledgeable and entertaining. All academy classes and officers out in the field should take this course as a new and or refresher.

5

B. R.

Arizona

Great class should be required for all new cops, didn't know what some things like Curtilidge was defined, I knew briefly

5
Arizona

Class has been great, it has allowed me to understand more of the “ grey area “ we often navigate through in patrol. This class is a great addition to the basic knowledge taught in the academy.

5

O. C.

Arizona

First time attending great training and resources. Excellent explanation of Court Cases.

5

D. B.

AZ

Came into this training with an open mind and now I’m leaving with a full learning experience like never before.

5

Clinton Mathis

Scottsdale PD
Arizona

Advanced Search and Seizure class: Great review of a topic that is constantly changing and evolving. This is my second time taking this class and next time it’s offered, I’ll take it again!

5

N. S.

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Arizona

The Search and Seizure class was amazing and I wish this class and the information that was covered was apart of my academy training. I have a more fluid understanding now then before taking the class.

5

J. S.

Arizona

The course was great because of all the case law review and application to real world scenarios, including those offered by the class. It’s nice to confirm our authority in some grey areas as well as to see how small difference in details can make otherwise similar situations vastly different when it comes to constitutional violations or not.

5
Gilbert PD
Arizona

I really appreciate the level of knowledge and passion they share in the Advanced Search and Seizure course. I believe this course gives me the tools and training to be successful in my day to day work that is not available to me at my current agency.

5

D. N.

AZ

Excellent presentation and explanation of the 4th amendment. Previously purchased some of the books and are a valuable resource!

5

T. P.

Gilbert PD
AZ

The advanced search and seizure class was what I needed, especially as a young cop, to sharpen my decision-making and help me build confidence in the actions I'm taking while working the road.

5

Nathan Barden

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

I recently had the opportunity to attend the search and seizure class, and I must say it was an eye-opening experience. As a supervisor, I found this course invaluable in providing new insights on how to ensure our deputies respect and uphold individuals’ civil rights during law enforcement activities. I firmly believe that this class should be a fundamental part of every deputy’s training within the first year of their career. The instructor’s expertise and teaching style were exceptional. Not only was he highly knowledgeable about the subject matter, but he also managed to make the learning process engaging and entertaining. His approach to the topic kept the class both informative and enjoyable.

5

DM

Bakersfield Police Dept.

Advanced Search and Seizure Course was very informative with updated case law. Instructor was super knowledgeable and did a great job with presentations, videos, and thought provoking conversations.

5

Edward Hinojosa

Tulare Police Department

This is probably the best training I have ever attended regarding search and seizure. It should be a must for anyone working patrol, narcotics or general investigations.

5

CH

Colorado State Patrol

Great class helps us make better decisions. Should be mandated for all cops. Helps make sure we are doing our job correctly within the confounds of the law

5

MM

Idaho Springs Police Department

Lots of helpful information. I feel more confident in search and seizure. I feel as if I can successfully utilize the tips and tricks mentioned to perform well in my position as police officer.

5

SC

CSP

Good class, great refresh of SS. Instructor was well prepared and entertaining. Would recommend class

5

Connor Aydt

Colorado State Patrol

This was an excellent class! I have sat through many search and seizure classes and this out did them all. The instructor kept the attention of the class and made it very easy to learn.

5

AT

Green Mountain Falls Marshals Office

I think the quality of the class was good and went in depth with Case Law backed material. Instructor was wonderful and communicated. Questions were answered and attention to students was great. I would've liked a little information on potential issues regarding data and computer/phone devices.

5

KN

West Metro Fire Rescue

Great review. Loved all the case reviews.

5

NC

MCSO

I thought this was a great class and think everybody should take this course.

5

RL

JCSO Mississippi.

After being out of Law Enforcement for 6 years I am learning a lot of recent case law that has changed the way we do things. Great class.

5

Ron Bailor

Idaho Springs

Search and seizure class is great. Lots of time spent explaining boundaries and answering questions.

5

JM

Otero County Sheriffs Office

Most legal updates are boring and dry, and death by PowerPoint. John kept me focused, and presented the material appropriately. It was a good refresher, and answered questions I had.

5

R.H.

CO State Patrol

It was engaging environment to learn. It was great overview of case law, and pertinent Colorado specific case law.

5

JB

Elko PD

I've always loved Blue to Gold's videos and free classes. I got into them because Bandiero used to work at my agency. I read Nevada Search and Seizure cover to cover a couple times and scored top for detective testing out of around 12 people. Not a lot for most agencies but still significant for us. I attribute that scoring to Blue to Gold's book. I constantly am loaning out my books to people who want to advance themselves and encourage everyone else to get them too. They are a cops biggest tool for in the field and career development. The instructor for this class is super knowledgeable and being that he used to be a cop, makes him relatable to us. Not just some attorney. Online training is tough but he and his team are doing a great job addressing questions from in person and online students.

5
J.K.

Search and seizure class was great.

5

M.M.

Advanced Search and Seizure - extremely informative and very well presented

5

HD

I enjoyed the Blue to Gold Advanced Search & Seizure class with all of the examples provided to help put day to day experiences on the job in to perspective on decision making

5

DG

Advanced search and seizure was a very good class for patrol officers. We went over case law pertinent to the jobs. I will be re-teaching some of this material to new officers in FTO.

5

K. B.

Pearland PD
Texas

I just completed the Blue to Gold Traffic Stop and Arrest, Search, and Seizure course at my agency. What an absolutely phenomenonal course. I have learned more in the past two days than I did in my Police Academy. The course content was extremely applicable to our daily tasks on the street. I highly recommend these courses and look forward to taking many more in the near future! Thank you Chris McFarlin!

Advanced Traffic Stops


In our fast-paced instruction, we use real-world case law to delve into the legal aspects of searches and seizures in federal and state-specific jurisdictions, with a specific focus on traffic stops. Our goal is to provide officers with a deeper understanding of important case law related to traffic stops, emphasizing the significance of consent, exceptions, and warrants in any search or seizure. (Book included with each registration: Search & Seizure Survival Guide)

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5

R Nikephoros

Excellent course with thought-provoking and educational examples. Both entertaining and informative.

5

Nicholas Ingersoll

Great course! It was a good refresher and reminds me to keep things legit for the best stops!

5

Timothy Dunn

This is a great course which will help any officer make great cases while using these search techniques without violating anyones rights.

5

Amanda Williams

This is an amazing class and has a lot of great information!

5

Tamiko Paulk

Very informative course! It gave me more insight and useful information.

5

Carlos Valladares

Very insightful.

5

Colby Green

Advanced Traffic Stops helped me, as a 4 year LEO, feel more comfortable with 4th Amendment questions while on a traffic stop. Thank you!

5

Jesse Feazell

Much appreciated! You all do a fantastic work and service for the law enforcement community. I wish you were around when I was a rookie. Keep it up. Thank you for laying out your teachings in such an understanding way. Love your commitment to our LEO community!

5

Colin Rogers

This course does a great job on expanding basic knowledge on traffic stop legality. Great breakdown of legal points involving traffic stops. The case law associated with each module is a great touch.

5

Blake E Hollins

I'm a new supervisor and after taking this course, I feel more prepared to mead my officers

5

Jaen Rocha Garcia

I enjoyed going through this course and gained new insights on traffic stops based of case laws that were mentioned throughout the course. I liked the video examples used and how they were broken down to relate to this course.

5

RF

Texas

The class was great

5

AO

TXDPS

Very good class

5

BH

THP
Tx

Great class, extremely useful for the job!

5

Brandon

Texas

Great information. Wonderful class.

5

K. W.

Indiana

The Advanced Traffic Stops class was awesome and the instructor was engaging. He made the class very enjoyable and informational.

5
Indiana

I took the Advanced Traffic stops course. This course was helpful in explaining case law. That course was a detailed refresher.

5

MM

Ohio

Very informative, helped me understand how to improve my traffic stops

5

W.G.

Ohio

Great class! Learned a lot about the 4th amendment.

5

E.P.

Fairfield
Oh

Great training - A lot of case law that I learned new things about & case law I had never read before

5

AC

Wilmington PD

Advanced Search as well as traffic stops was excellent. Zaki was a great instructor and very intelligent. He answered any and all of my questions before and after class. Thanks Zaki!!

5

Mark Beluscak

Arapahoe Community College Law Enforcement Academy
Colorado

Advanced traffic stops class, another amazing class, great case studies.

5
Colorado

I enjoyed the class. The use of Colorado specific cases was very appreciated.

5

Rick Stead

Follansbee PD
West Virginia

Great class. Great instructor.

5
Texas

Good presentation and good content. The case law aspect was the most beneficial.

5
Texas

Very interesting subject matter and it is always good to refresh your knowledge of it. Very informative class and the instructor is very knowledgeable and entertaining.

5

G. A.

Kansas Highway Patrol
KS

Fantastic information. Presented in an informative and educational way. Learned a lot! Especially how embarrassingly wrong our agency had been teaching previously, with regard to consensual encounters.

5

G. R.

KHP
Texas

I appreciate the law enforcement way of explaining the material and not in a complicated legal terms or an attorney ‘s definition

Advanced Criminal Investigations


In this comprehensive training program, we will delve deep into case law, providing you with a thorough understanding of how to respond legally and effectively to a wide range of challenging situations. From undercover operations to anonymous tips, constructive possession issues, and more, our course covers it all. You will learn how to articulate these complex issues in a legally defensible manner, ensuring your investigations are rock-solid.

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5

Breanna Leingang

I've been in law enforcement for 9 years now, spending the last few as an investigator. What these Blue to Gold courses are teaching me is that LEOs should be getting far more training on the law and how it can work in their favor. It's taken me this long to learn how to properly apply Miranda yet ensure that application does not destroy my investigation. Same goes for search and seizure. LEOs should be just as up to speed on case law as our DAs. This was a great course!

5

Raymond Wegrzynek

Very useful info. I love that you have an explanation of the video or summary below. Helps get. A better understanding of information.

5

Mark Davis

Amazing course. The instructor provides many details over subjects that are routine in everyday law enforcement and should be considered "Basic knowledge." but explains each topic in ways that help officers actually understand the legal reasons why they can/can't do something.

5

Sylvia Felder

This course really enlightened me and I learned a lot of small tidbits that will help me out on the streets.

5

James Scheib

Good Class

5

R Nikephoros

Very thorough and a great course both for review for senior officers and getting the basics for those just starting out.

5

James O'Mahony

Awesome class. Well prepared now to build good cases for prosecution.

5

Colby Green

As a newer officer, this lesson answered many questions for me. Some of the information given (with case law to support) even corrects what some of my senior officers have told me is illegal (not against policy, but illegal). I would HIGHLY recommend this class to any offclicer - new, through Admin.

5

Rashaan Mitchell

This training opened my eye and was awesome!

5

Amanda Williams

This 8-hour class is amazing. It is broken down into different lessons and each lesson was very informative and included case law, video break-downs/discussions and real-life scenarios. This class also has assessments after the lessons to keep the learner engaged in the class. This class is very informative and all encompassing on topics like, single purpose container doctrine, collective knowledge doctrine, how to improve your undercover investigations, use of CI's, and much more!

5

Colin Rogers

Excellent coverage of subject matters especially breaking down into easily understandable terminology and concepts. Will for sure be doing more on demand courses in the future.

5

Blake E Hollins

Had a ton of insightful and though provoking material. A must take course

5

Jessica Araiza

Thermopolis Police Department
Wyoming

I just completed a two-day training in Advanced Search and Seizure and Advanced Criminal Investigations in Jackson, WY. This was by far the most entertaining and knowledgeable training I have attended in my short three years of Law Enforcement. Anthony Bandiero is very intelligent and I hope more law enforcement agencies seek him out to expand their knowledge.

5
La Plata county
Colorado

Advanced Criminal Investigation This course breaks down components and legal concerns through advanced criminal investigations I'm a way that gets the student to actively think their way through the process and problem-solve.

5

H. K.

Colorado

Advanced Criminal Investigations Great class. It’s both an excellent review and has contemporary topics. They keep things simple and easy to remember

5
Colorado

Great class on criminal investigations. The instructor has an incredible grasp of the 4th amendment and its application. Moreover, the continued of state-specific cases is extremely helpful!

5

JA

Bakersfield PD

Advanced criminal investigation class, great class learned lots of new information

5

R.Y.

Warrensville Hts Police

Class Advanced Criminal invest stow 4/10/24 great information about different situations I have found myself in and have heard about in my first year on the road.

Certified Search & Seizure Instructor


The Certified Search & Seizure Instructor class is intended for academy and in-service instructors. It is also intended for ANY officer seeking to master Fourth Amendment concepts and earn a valuable certification. The CSSI program will build upon the concepts taught during the Advanced Search & Seizure, Advanced Traffic Stops, and Advanced Criminal Investigations class. In the end, graduates will have the skills needed to teach officers how to make good case law. Prerequisites: Must have taken Advanced Search & Seizure, Advanced Traffic Stops, and Advanced Criminal Investigations within the last 2 years.

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5

Sigurd Sivertson

I believe every officer in the US should take this course. Officers need to know this stuff so we can stop bad case law from being made.

5

Scott Roberts

The exam was a lot more tricky than, I anticipated. Some of the questions, my notes conflicted with what the test answers were. At the end of the day, I passed and now a certified search and seizure instructor.

5

Justine Charles

Overall great course. Very well presented and engaging course. The information was put in easy to understand terms and allowed for good discussion. Have recommended this course and all others taught by Blue to Gold to others.

5

Geoffrey Pollman

Test was good and made you think with the wording of the questions. I like the scenarios questions.

5

Phillip Foxall

As with most courses the instructor makes or breaks the training and Anthony is a great instructor and I have really enjoyed all of his classes.

5

Bryant Jackson

This course and exam ensure you know the material and are prepared to instruct others on search and seizure. Top shelf training!

5

Ken Davis

This is a review of the entire week not just the CSSI portion. Anthony engaged the class throughout the week even though it was virtual. Shared a lot of information and had case law to support it not just an interpretation. Gave tons of resources to utilize after the class.

5

Jeremy Sagner

An in-depth dive into all aspects of Fourth Amendment. The Instructor is brilliant in his craft and energizes the students, making for a very interactive class.

5

Jeremy Graves

Anthony did a great job of explaining everything to help me feel more confident if my search and seizure abilities. He provided all the resources I need to become a resident expert at my department and has great insight.

5

Travis Vasquez

This course though it had a lot of material, it was all presented in a thorough but easy to understand method and was enjoyable for the whole week. I look forward to taking more courses. Best legal course I have been to. Not only do I feel better about my job but this training has definitely given me the tools to help guide LEOs in the complex world of search and seizure.

5

Shannon Swearingen

The test is comprehensive and, unlike a majority of LE training course exams, challenging in regards to the application of the materials covered through the per-requisites and the instructor course.

5

Matthew Harbin

The absolute best search and seizure training. 24 hours of advanced training, case reviews and table-top scenarios followed by 16 hours of instructor development, complicated case breakdowns and the best part, Anthony teaches you how to read and breakdown cases. I used to look at cases and go cross-eyed. Now I can pick out the constitutional issues, break them down and write an intelligent case summary. The exam is no joke, detailed asking the real questions about the most important cases and scenarios where you determine the constitutional issues. This is well put together and thorough. I would compare the level of detail in this course to a DRE program, it is that complete. I will continue to return to Anthony and the Blue to Gold Team for all my Search and Seizure training.

5

Charles Works

Scenario questions are legit.

5

Michael Case

Outstanding class and you will definitely leave this class knowing more. This class will make you a better officer. If you have the chance to take this class (even on your own dime), do not hesitate to take this class.

5

Terry Trout

Awesome class and instruction with real world appliability

5

Herbert Oubre

Great Course for instructors

5

Eric Zimmerman

This was one of the best series of courses I have taken in my 13 year career. I cannot emphasize enough how great Anne was as an instructor. We kept her late through lunch, at the end of the day, asking her so many questions. We sometimes asked her the same question multiple times and it never bothered her, she was so willing to share. This will likely become the basis of our departments search and seizure training moving forward.

5

Graham Carter

This class is the most informative class I have ever taken. The instructors really know their stuff and know how to teach it the way you will remember. I wish I would have taken this class 10 years ago when I first got into law Enforcement. I look forward to paying it forward to my fellow officers.

5

Richard Mitts

Excellent course!

5

Mark Galipeau

The class was awesome. It was obvious to me as I was taking the test how much of the information I retained. John did an excellent job presenting the material. I have already spoke with Erahan about bring John back April 2024 for a week to present the report writing class. I also really liked the format of the class as well as the testing procedure. Great Job!

5

William McLeod

This class was a changeling but excellent class.

5

Paul Irwin

I enjoyed the course and both instructors for each of the four classes required to obtain this certification. This is the best training on search and seizure on the market. Thank you Anthony, John and our agency for all you do for law enforcement!

5

Kaitlin J Cummings

The best, in-depth, Search and Seizure courses I've been able to attend over the years. I would encourage any law enforcement officer to attend, it's well worth your time.

5

Brandon W Boyd

very good information and well-instructed, I learned a lot and it was a great refresher

5

Chad Henninger

Best class I have ever taken hands down in 10 years of law enforcement

5

Matthew Reyelts

Amazing class! A must for all LEO's. There is no substitution. Blue to Gold is the best.

5

Nolan Vanover

This class gave me a clear picture of how to understand, research, and teach case law! Additionally, the instructor cleared up some issues for me!

5

TOBY SMITH

The prerequisites, Advanced Search and Seizure, Advanced Traffic Stops and Advanced Criminal Investigation are the training all Law Enforcement should have to answer the "why" in much of what we do. Blue to Gold then expands further on this with CSSI. John Wiehn had an unmeasurable ability to make the content entertaining and palatable. I couldn't have imagined a better training for the intended purpose.

5

Mario Matash

This should be the legal standards for law enforcement.

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Attorney – Senior Legal Instructor

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Testimonials

I attended two classes. The instructor was very knowledgeable and made the courses easy to understand. I highly recommend anyone to take one of his classes.

T.J

Texas

Outstanding instruction of all things Search and Seizure. B2G has crack the code of making the 4th Amendment nuance into an entertaining subject matter leaving their students feeling confident and knowledgeable.

C.H

New Jersey

What an absolute outstanding training group!!! They make search and seizure law so simple to understand, it allows you to get it right every time!!!! Wonderful – Wonderful folks at Blue to Gold!!!

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California

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